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OU05 XJT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 129,672 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill repaired with filler outside of prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

no eml light

Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong, side brings stop on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill repaired with filler outside of prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

no eml light

Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill dented

Nearside sill holed due to corrosion but not affecting structural rigidity

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

no EML

rear bumper corroded through

Fail 5 Feb 2024 125,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive oil smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill dented

Nearside sill holed due to corrosion but not affecting structural rigidity

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

no EML

rear bumper corroded through

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill dented and corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

both headlight beams cloudy

no EML

steering rack sweaty

Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside sill dented and corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

both headlight beams cloudy

no EML

steering rack sweaty

Pass 6 Feb 2022 116,730 miles

headlights starting to go opaque

Pass 14 Feb 2021 112,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 94,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,353 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,451 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,939 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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OU05 XJT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 XJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 XJT registered?

OU05 XJT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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